Jennifer A. McGee

Captain Jennifer A. McGee serves as a Contracting Officer with the 4th Combat Communications Squadron (FA4809), Department of the Air Force, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical communications infrastructure and operational support services essential to airpower readiness. Her portfolio centers on securing resilient, secure, and deployable communication systems, including radio and broadcast subsystems, aircraft auxiliary equipment, and specialized security services. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring the squadron’s ability to establish and maintain tactical communications under austere conditions, aligning procurement decisions with Air Force modernization priorities and operational tempo requirements. Captain McGee maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Solomon Engineering, Inc., Branscome Operating, LLC, Western Metal Supply Company, Inc., X Cell Management Inc., and Textron Systems Corporation. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to sourcing, combining established defense contractors with specialized small businesses capable of delivering tailored solutions for field-deployable communications and physical security infrastructure. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and rapid turnaround for time-sensitive operational needs. Her procurement strategy reflects an equal commitment to open competition and small business set-asides, with 50% of her awards structured under Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) guidelines. This balanced model ensures broad vendor participation while maintaining access to innovative, agile suppliers capable of meeting the squadron’s unique operational demands. She actively cultivates relationships with small businesses across multiple socioeconomic categories, reinforcing the Air Force’s goal of inclusive economic opportunity in national defense contracting. Captain McGee’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), reflecting the squadron’s need for climate-controlled facility support and on-site physical security for sensitive communications nodes. Her expertise spans the integration of commercial-grade infrastructure with military-grade security protocols, ensuring both operational continuity and force protection across expeditionary and garrison environments.